HCC Board of Trustee
The Houston City College (formerly, Houston Community College) Board of Trustees is HCC’s governing body. Duties include establishing HCC policy and appointing the chancellor. The nine board members are elected from single geographic districts for staggered 6-year terms with no term limits and serve without pay.
Candidates
BACKGROUND: Why are you running for this office? What specific
experiences and attributes make you the best candidate for
this position?
HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE SYSTEM: What do you believe are the two (2)
most important issues currently facing the City in the Houston City
College System? As a Trustee, what will you do to address them?
I am running for reelection to the Houston City College Board of Trustees because I believe in the power of education to transform lives. As the daughter of first generation college graduates and a mom of three, I know firsthand how access to affordable, high-quality education opens doors of opportunity. Since being elected in 2019, I have served as Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Governance Committee, and Chair of the Audit Committee, where I worked to ensure accountability, transparency, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. With more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and a background in public service, including expanding voting access as Director of Compliance for the Harris County Clerk’s Office, I bring the skills, leadership, and commitment needed to keep HCC strong. I am running for reelection so that HCC can continue to serve as a bridge to opportunity for all students, preparing them for good jobs and a brighter future.
www.monicaforhcc.com/
My vision for Houston City College is to be the bridge to opportunity in the 21st century, to prepare students not only for transfer to four-year universities, but also for the high-demand careers that fuel Houston’s economy. HCC must remain affordable and accessible, serving students of every background with the training, support, and resources they need to succeed. The Board of Trustees must ensure strong oversight of taxpayer dollars, prioritize educational access, and strengthen partnerships with local industries so that programs align with workforce needs. We must also invest in innovation by expanding online and hybrid learning and supporting faculty excellence. By focusing on accountability, affordability, and relevance to the real-world economy, HCC can remain a national leader in community college education and ensure every student has the tools to achieve their goals.
ROLE OF TRUSTEES: As a Trustee, how will you work collaboratively
with internal and external stakeholders to address the needs of
current and future HCC students? Please address providing academic
and technical training opportunities as well as ensuring accessibility
and affordability.
My vision for Houston City College is to be the bridge to opportunity in the 21st century, to prepare students not only for transfer to four-year universities, but also for the high-demand careers that fuel Houston’s economy. HCC must remain affordable and accessible, serving students of every background with the training, support, and resources they need to succeed. The Board of Trustees must ensure strong oversight of taxpayer dollars, prioritize educational access, and strengthen partnerships with local industries so that programs align with workforce needs. We must also invest in innovation by expanding online and hybrid learning and supporting faculty excellence. By focusing on accountability, affordability, and relevance to the real-world economy, HCC can remain a national leader in community college education and ensure every student has the tools to achieve their goals.
